The short summer butterfly season provides an opportunity to photograph a number of species around Cambridge in a range of habitats. Of particular importance are the chalk downland sites, including Fleam Dyke and Devil’s Dyke, both of which have well-maintained sections that provide an undisturbed environment.
Blues (Polyommatinae)
Common Blue (male). Trumpington Meadows, Cambridge
Common Blue (female). South Cambridge
Chalk Hill Blue (male). Fleam Dyke
Chalk Hill Blue (female). Fleam Dyke
Chalk Hill Blue. Fleam Dyke, Cambridgeshire July 2025
Chalk Hill Blue. Fleam Dyke, Cambridgeshire July 2025
Small Blue. Trumpington Meadows, Cambridge July 2025
Small Blue (underwing). Trumpington Meadows, Cambridge July 2025
Brown Argus. Trumpington Meadows, Cambridge, UK July 2025
Brown Argus. Trumpington Meadows, Cambridge, UK July 2025
Holly Blue. Fleam Dyke, Cambridgeshire July 2025
Peacocks, Checkerspots, Anglewings (Nymphalinae)
Painted Lady. Fleam Dyke, Cambridgeshire July 2025
Small Tortoiseshell. Fleam Dyke, Cambridgeshire July 2025